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New Playground, Recreation Area Planned For Brookeside Park In City Of La Vergne
The playground will include three equipment zones including a spin structure, swing structure and climbing structure.
December 8, 2020
The City of La Vergne is planning on adding a new playground and recreation area to one of its parks.
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The playground will include three equipment zones including a spin structure, swing structure and climbing structure. The recreation area would include a U8 soccer field that can also serve as a multi-use space. There will also be a walking trail that will connect back to the greenway and a new 30’ x 40’ shelter for community events.
City staff has applied for a grant with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The Local Parks and Recreation Fund provides grants to local government entities. The grant is for approximately $324,000 and is a 50-50 match. If awarded the grant the current estimated cost to the city would be approximately $162,000.
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“This project is important to not only me but to the citizens on the west side of town,” says Mayor Jason Cole. “Should the city not be awarded the grant I still plan to have city staff work to create the park and recreation area.”
This press release was produced by the City of La Vergne. The views expressed here are the author’s own.